Cumberland LGA crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
13,758 recorded in this period, compared with 14,039 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cumberland
The Cumberland City Council is a local government area located in the Greater Western Sydney region of New South Wales, situated approximately 25 to 30 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. Established in 2016 through the merger of parts of the former Auburn, Holroyd, and Parramatta councils, the area covers approximately 72 square kilometres. It is a culturally diverse local government area in Australia, with a population characterized by a high proportion of residents born overseas and a significant number of households where languages other than English are spoken.
The region is primarily residential, supported by established commercial centres such as Merrylands, Auburn, and Wentworthville. Local amenities include extensive parklands, most notably the Prospect Nature Reserve and the various recreational facilities within the Parramatta River catchment. Public transport infrastructure is integrated into the Sydney Trains network, providing links to the Sydney CBD and other major western hubs. The area is also home to significant retail hubs and industrial zones that contribute to the local economy.
Historically, the Cumberland area sits on land traditionally associated with the Darug people. Following European settlement, the region played a pivotal role in the early development of Western Sydney, initially serving as a rural hinterland before transitioning into a residential and industrial corridor during the 20th century. Heritage sites within the LGA include remnants of early colonial infrastructure, such as the Prospect Reservoir and various historic homesteads that reflect the area’s agricultural and industrial evolution.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 1,718 | 1,889 |
| Harassment threatening | 1,171 | 1,151 |
| Fraud | 1,028 | 1,174 |
| Assault - domestic violence | 996 | 1,023 |
| Malicious damage to property | 954 | 999 |
| Assault - non-domestic violence | 916 | 930 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 898 | 984 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 634 | 513 |
| Steal from dwelling | 529 | 466 |
| Steal from retail store | 528 | 591 |
| Breach AVO | 487 | 546 |
| Other theft | 484 | 531 |
| Sexual Offences | 464 | 439 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 446 | 475 |
| Possession use of cannabis | 443 | 344 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 404 | 560 |
| Prohibited weapons offences | 402 | 331 |
| Receiving stolen goods | 358 | 260 |
| Trespass | 315 | 280 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 141 | 153 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 121 | 99 |
| Arson | 86 | 79 |
| Robbery | 71 | 86 |
| Liquor offences | 68 | 24 |
| Steal from person | 50 | 63 |
| Offensive conduct | 30 | 31 |
| Offensive language | 16 | 18 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 235,439 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.